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The Junior Mine Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the open pit mine plan through the development and management of short-range planning ...

Jr. Mine Engineer

Eureka, NV · On-site

$85K/yr

The Junior Mine Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the open pit mine plan through the development and management of short-range planning ...

$114K - $124K/yr

Key Responsibilities · Develop and execute short-range mine plans aligned with weekly, monthly ... open pit mine planning experience. · Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik ...

Mine Manager

Nevada, IA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

The Mine Manager leads a team of 380+ to operate a medium sized Open Pit Mine including Mine Operations and Mine Maintenance.**Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:****Mine Leadership*** Provide ...

Conducting open pit mine surveys to gather information. * Use of drones to conduct surveys. * Developing and maintaining detailed maps of the mine to track changes and identify areas for improvement

The Mine Manager leads a team of 380+ to operate a medium sized Open Pit Mine including Mine Operations and Mine Maintenance. Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties: Mine Leadership * Provide ...

$90 - $130/hr

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach.

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How much do volunteer open pit mine jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer open pit mine in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Open Pit Mine vs Volunteer Underground Miner?

AspectVolunteer Open Pit MineVolunteer Underground Miner
CredentialsBasic safety training, mining certifications often preferredAdditional certifications for underground safety and ventilation
Work EnvironmentSurface, open-air environment with exposure to weatherUnderground tunnels, confined spaces, lower visibility
Industry UsageCommon in surface mining operationsUsed in underground mining sites

Volunteer Open Pit Mine and Volunteer Underground Miner roles both involve mining activities but differ mainly in work environment and required certifications. Open pit mining is surface-based, while underground mining occurs below ground. Understanding these differences helps volunteers choose the role that best fits their skills and interests.

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Jr. Mine Engineer

McEwen Mining Inc

Eureka, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Position Overview:
The Junior Mine Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the open pit mine plan through the development and management of short-range planning activities. This role works closely with Operations, Geology, Survey, and Technical Services to translate strategic mine plans into practical daily, weekly, and monthly mining schedules. The successful candidate will utilize Deswik as the primary mine planning and scheduling software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly mine plans.
- Create detailed mining schedules and sequences.
- Generate production forecasts and communicate mining priorities.
- Monitor mining progress against plan and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop detailed open pit mine designs using Deswik.
- Design pit phases, cuts, pushbacks, haul roads, dumps, and stockpiles.
- Complete production reconciliation and variance analysis.
- Collaborate with Geology and Survey to maintain accurate plans.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and medium-range planning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
• Required •
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
- 3-5 years of open pit mining experience.
- Experience in short-range mine planning and mine design.
- Proficiency with Deswik CAD, Deswik Scheduler, and related tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Preferred •
- Experience in precious metals open pit operations.
- Experience with medium-range planning and budget support.
- Familiarity with Vulcan, Leapfrog, Power BI, or related software.
- EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure.
Performance Measures:
- Compliance with weekly and monthly mine plans.
- Achievement of ore and waste production targets.
- Accuracy and practicality of mine designs and schedules.
- Quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To:
- Senior Mine Engineer or Mine Planning Superintendent
Works Closely With:
- Operations Superintendents
- Mine supervisors
- Geologists
- Surveyors
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Technical Services Team
Benefits/Culture:
• At McEwen Mining, our employees are key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth